From My Collection... 1954 Lincoln

John Merritt · 2026-03-23T14:49:38Z

When I started collecting 1:43 scale models the 1st thing that amazed me was the depth of selection available from all over the world. In 1:24 scale models, the selection was far more limited, and the collector was subject to a way more limited release schedule. Not so with 1:43 models. As I discovered the world of 1:43 models my collection grew by leaps and bounds, I explored models from everywhere and multiple manufacturers. Not to mention, the different mediums the models are crafted in. Each area of my interests grew as well, I have my preferences, white metal is now and has always been at the top, it's my heart with resin following right behind, the selection in resin is the most prolific. So, with that, here's one of those models. A friend of mine had a '54 Lincoln Capri for years and it has long been a favorite in 50s styling. I never thought I have the opportunity to have one in my collection in this scale. Well, one would prove to be the elusive concept I couldn't live with. I keep trying to limit my models to a few must-haves, I need to give myself points for trying, even if keep failing at it. With this model, I started with just four colors, unfortunately I kept finding reasons to fall for the others offered and eventually, nine of them have joined my collection. Each with its own character and charm, which is probably why I keep failing for the different colors offered. GLM issued this model in 2025, they were offered as a Tom Dirnberger Exclusive. The colors were fantastic and well represented the wide array of colors that Lincoln made available for the 1954 Capri. Here's a few photos of each. 1954 Lincoln Capri Hardtop Sport Coupe in Premier Yellow & Regent Black in Royal Red & Ermine White, also in Regent Black in Colony Tan & Embassy Brown in Canterbury Green & Palace Green in Ermine White in Ermine White & Ambassador Blue GLM also issued this color in their range - Regent Black and of course, since I saw this actual car in person, I had to have it as well OK, even with this wonderful selection of models, I'd still be open to convertible versions of this gem.

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02/04/2026 8:37 pm

@mg-harv ..... when I was part of the LCOC, I use to know a guy who owned an exact replica of this car - which was the first '54 Road Race Lincoln I had ever seen. That's an excellent model; it just needs its headlights tapped up. 😉